Removing and installing electronics box: VW Polo 6C

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6C (2014–2017)

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• The exact pin assignment should be gleaned from the latest current flow diagram .If necessary, take photographs of the assignment.

📋 Procedure

1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery .
2. Remove automatic glow period control unit J179 from electronics box 28Glow plug system; Removing and installing automatic glow period control unit J179.
3. Cut open cable ties (arrows) of wires on bracket (1) for electronics box.
4. Release fasteners in (direction of arrow), and remove housing cover (1) on bracket (2) for electronics box.
5. Mark wires (1). [Note: The exact pin assignment should be gleaned from the latest current flow diagram .If necessary, take photographs of the assignment.]

6. Unscrew nuts from terminals (1) in electronics box, and remove wires.
7. Unscrew bolt for wire (2), and remove wire from electronics box.
8. Release fasteners in (direction of arrow), and remove electronics box (2) from bracket (1).
9. Disconnect connectors and wires below electronics box. [Note: The exact pin assignment should be gleaned from the latest current flow diagram .If necessary, take photographs of the assignment.]
10. Remove electronics box.
11. Connect connectors and wires below electronics box.
12. Engage electronics box firmly in bracket for electronics box.
13. Connect and bolt on wires in electronics box in accordance with markings.
14. Secure wires with cable ties on electronics box.
15. Engage housing cover firmly on bracket for electronics box.
16. Connecting battery .

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